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  • Anonymous
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    31/03/2011 at 7:19 am
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    #14964

    Unless the offroad is compulsory, what about a Rockster.  It is an onroad GS and rather sexy (my wife says so!) I would also recommend an Ohlins upgrade if possible, endorsed by the one who sits behind me. Living with your choice is what it is all about.

    Russell Taylor
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    05/04/2011 at 5:00 am
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    #14965

    One Rockster on TM just now, and a few more KM than I'm looking for. Looks cool though.My first personal BMW was a 2007 F800ST, and maybe that's exactly what I'm heading back to. Fuel economy, cheaper servicing (clutch etc), it's just a bit more metrosexual than the R1150GS I have. I'm clearly not man enough for the GS, so moving on is me.It takes a while to realise what your needs in a bike are. The F800 I used to have was damn fine, but Charley and Ewan made me yearn for parts of myself that, on reflection, don't exist.Sigh.

    Richard Kuysten
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    05/04/2011 at 5:24 am
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    #14966

    If the Rocky stirs the spirit go for it Daffy.  If we only had what we need, most of us probably wouldn't have our bikes, kayaks, weekends away, a few beers now and again and so on and so on and so on.  You know what I mean.  😉 

    Robin
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    05/04/2011 at 8:03 pm
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    #14967

    Mmmm, lot of bais comments here.I would imagine the RT would have a wider appeal to the general riding fraternity when it comes to selling.

    Arne Rohde
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    05/04/2011 at 8:20 pm
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    #14968

    If you're considering the F800ST, then I suggest you also try the F650GS. The twin-cylinder one, not the single. I tried riding the F800S, F800ST and F800GS before deciding on the F650GS, which I found more comfortable and more suited to my requirements. For a while I had TKC-80s on it for gravel road riding, but now it has dual-purpose or road tyres fitted. Not quite the weather protection of the ST, but larger, after-market windscreens are available for it. As are crash bars in case it wants to lie down for a rest some time.  ;D

    Anonymous
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    07/04/2011 at 12:02 am
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    #14969

    I have both RT and GS what surprises me is the GS of the same year (mine is older and slower) is faster and better handling on most sealed roads in New Zealand The RT is actually not a bad bike on gravel nice sit straight up with wide handle bars with a real advantage low enough to get both feet flat on the ground. So for me the RT is great for commuting or touring in bad weather you only get wet when stationary. I can get away without having to put all my gear on for a short commute The GS is more fun for hooning along sealed back roads. Once I have removed the ABS servo assist from the brakes and put adventure tyres on I reckon the RT will be a better gravel road bike

    Russell Taylor
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    14/04/2011 at 9:21 am
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    #14970

    Bought a 2009 F800ST. Picking it up tomorrow. Problem solved.

    Dave Morris
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    14/04/2011 at 9:55 am
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    #14971

    groundhog day

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